Survival Starts With A Kiss
Learn the latest survival smarts with this military acronym
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Water Worries
How much H2O do you really need on the trail?
Boundary Waters
Get lost in the land o' lakes with 3 quiet, crowd-free trails
Blueberry Magic
Berries Prove Balance Can Be Sweet
Under Strain
Is there a maximum weight you can safely haul?
Mighty metabolism
Do backpackers have superfast metabolic rates?
Washington: Grand Valley, Olympic National Park
On this trip you'll find everything from alpine meadows to ancient rainforests
Utah: Choprock Canyon, Escalante River
Enjoy a slickrock playground of your very own
New Hampshire: The Great Gulf Wilderness
Here is your chance to tag six summits in only 3 days.
Hawaii: Waimanu Valley
Come to this tropical oasis for great weather, an array of fruit and some great swimming.
Balancing Act
Secrets for staying on your feet from dancers, tightrope walkers, running backs, and more.
Luxury Gone Wild At Ahwahnee
A night in Yosemite's most famous hotel
Body Of A Backpacker
It's lean, it's mean, and it can last forever.
Being Caribou: A Mountain Of A Shortcut
We follow a giant, endangered caribou herd from the Yukon to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Part 4.
Getting Navy SEAL Gear
How to acquire your very own Navy SEAL Protective Combat Uniform.
Alaska, Colville River
Visit this remote section of the Arctic before climate change alters it forever
Being Caribou: Calving Grounds
We follow a giant, endangered caribou herd from the Yukon to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Part 3.
Being Caribou: 350 Miles On Skis
We follow a giant, endangered caribou herd from the Yukon to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Part 2.
Maryland, Blackwater River
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Utah, Glen Canyon
Receding water levels mean more miles of choice desert hiking and kayaking.
Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Paddle blue inlets too new for any topo.
Stinky Bag No More
Make your sleeping bag smell laundry fresh.
South Is Thata Way
Determine direction without your compass.
One Good Thing About Golfing
Who would have thought a piece of golf equipment could be really useful to backpackers?
That Zesty Taste
Liven up your purified water.
Oregon, Silver Falls State Park (Adventure Travel) (Destinations Stories) (Oregon) (Weather)
The beauty of this hike comes alive with the rain.
British Columbia, Mt. Robson
Explore a glacier-covered forest near the Canadian Rockies' highest peak
Ouachita Trail, Talimena State Park
Here's a lush and hilly Arkansas oasis snuggled in an area known for being flat and dry.
Mt. Jefferson, Presidential Range
Scenic ridges and some high White Mountain peaks abound on this great hike.
Iceberg Lake, Glacier National Park
Some of the most classic glacier scenery is offered to all visitors of this national park.
Proud Lake Recreation Area
Michigan's Proud Lake has many flavors of wilderness to offer.
Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
Come to Acadia and you'll earn your lobster.
Beach Trail
This Indiana Dunes trail offers visitors views of the lake, the Chicago skyline, wildflowers and some of the tallest trees in the region.
Table Mountain, Teton Range
This summit offers the finest view anywhere of the Grand and surrouding peaks.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
A thousand-foot-deep gorge is the centerpiece of this tri-state park.
Guana River State Park
Who wouldn't want to be marooned on this Florida barrier island?
Handies Peak, San Juan Mountains
This summit will put you high above what many consider to be Colorado's finest mountain range.
Glacier Gorge, Rocky Mountain National Park
Giant cliffs and numerous waterfalls are among the stunning sites that can be viewed along this Colorado hike.
Channel Islands National Park
This wild paradise is the Galapagos of California.
Balloon Dome, Ansel Adams Wilderness
Don't let well-known Sierra neighbors like Yosemite overshadow this stunning wilderness.
Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
Here's a challenging hike with constant Grand Canyon views.
The Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park
Some of Arches' best sites come in short hikes.
Spray Park, Mt. Rainier National Park
You'll never get a bad view of Rainier's glacier-clad slopes.
The Needles, Canyonlands National Park
Don't miss these 200 foot candles carved from sandstone towers.
Cascade Pass, North Cascades National Park
The Cascade scenery on this hike can only be compared to those of the Alps.
Expedition Planner: Glacier National Park, MT
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Glacier National Park
3 hidden hikes in our readers' favorite backpacking park
Colorado: West Elk Range
Spring comes earlier to this mountain paradise.
Montana, Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park
The most-studied glacier in the park lets you see global warming in action.
The Global Warming Tour 2003
The ultimate guide to greenhouse adventure, featuring 8 surprising new trips, acres of virgin terrain, and a peek at the future of North American wilderness.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
This Texas park holds true to its name with some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world.
Virginia, White Oak Canyon, Shenandoah National Park
Waterfalls abound on this great 8.2 mile loop.
New York, Indian Head Mountain, Catskills
Abandon the Big Apple for a visit to this great wilderness.
Massachusetts, High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
Beantowners love the sights the High Ledges area has to offer.
Arizona, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
If you are in search of southwestern wildlife, this is the place to be.
Ricketts Glen State Park
This favorite Pennsylvania destination of our editors is filled with old trees, shale cliffs, wildlife and stunning wildflowers.
California; Death Valley National Park
Camping in Death Valley might give you the hottest day of your life.
Sticky Pads
How to avoid slipping and sliding in your sleeping bag.
Fetch Me Water
No need to bring along a big, bulky container for your water in camp when you have this great compact suggestion.
Winter Fuel Saver
Keep water flowing with this simple technique.
Sock Toss
Put some rocks in your socks.
Ultralight Warmth
Keep arms and legs warm with gear invented by cyclists.
A Better Mouse Trap
Rodents can be real pests in campsites. Use this trick to stay rodent-free the whole trip long.
Eye Dropper Storage
Carrying around those little extras just got easier with this trick.
Jiffypop Pan
This classic snack offers more then just a tasty treat for backpackers.
Good News About Bad Food
Got burgers on the brain? Learn why some experts say it's okay to indulge.
My Crest Is SPF 30
Preventing sunburn is as simple as brushing your teeth.
A Speedy Recovery
Sidelined by injury? Get back on the trail fast with this easy treatment plan.
Cap Keeper
Keeping a close eye on those binocular caps.
Being Caribou: Spring Migration
We follow a giant, endangered caribou herd from the Yukon to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Part 1.
Touched By A Grizzly
Can anyone really know what lurks in the heart of a grizzly? In the wilds of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, Charlie Russell believes he is beginning to find out.
Ultralighter's Pad
Here's the best way to make a lightweight and inexpensive camping mattress.
Think Outside The Bottle
10 surprising uses for your water bottle.
Alaska Made Easy
Just minutes from Anchorage lie dozens of world-class hiking and paddling trips. This guide gives you the best, plus gear and travel tips to smooth the way.
Being Caribou: Protecting the Porcupine Caribou Herd
Protection one of Alaska and Canada's largest caribou herds is so close, yet so far away.
Mountain Miles
Calculate real mileage by accounting for slope in the mountains, and you'll avoid getting into camp after dark.
Being Caribou: Caribou I Am
How do you plan an expedition to follow 123,000 migrating caribou across Canada and Alaska? Very carefully.
Being Caribou: The Route
How do you plan a route following 123,000 migrating caribou across Canada and Alaska? Try to keep up.
Being Caribou: ANWR Or Bust
Will he keep up? Karsten Heuer embarks on an audacious 1,200-mile expedition-cum-caribou chase.